Phoenix Suns vs LA Clippers Preview and Prediction - Nov. 8 | 2025-26 NBA Season

The Phoenix Suns vs LA Clippers matchup is one of the eight games scheduled to played in the NBA on Saturday. It is the second leg of the back-to-back matchup between the two teams. The first game was held in LA on Thursday where the Suns had secured a 115-102 win.

Phoenix will have the home court advantage in the next matchup. The Clippers will have a tough time dealing with their opponents and the home crowd if they do not secure an early lead. The Clippers are heading into the game with a 3-5 record. They are on a three-game losing streak and need to get back on the winning track as soon as possible.

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Phoenix Suns vs. LA Clippers Preview, Odds, Betting Tips and Prediction

Moneyline: Suns (+166) vs Clippers (-198)

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Spread: Suns +5 (-108) vs Clippers -5 (-112)

Total (O/U): Suns o227.5 (-110) vs Clippers u227.5 (-110)

*Note: Odds are subject to change closer to tip-off*

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Phoenix Suns vs. LA Clippers preview

Thursday's matchup between the Suns and the Clippers provided us with a good amount of information on what to expect in the second matchup. Phoenix came out strong against LA in their last matchup.

They finished the first quarter with a 27-31 lead and built on the momentum going into halftime. They secured a decent lead in the third quarter with a 23-40 run and closed out the game in the fourth.

The Clippers were without Kawhi Leonard and James Harden on Thursday. Leonard was out with an ankle injury, while Harden was out because of personal reasons. While Leonard is still out for the upcoming game, James Harden is expected to play in Phoenix on Friday. He can be the difference maker the Clippers needed in their last game.

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Phoenix Suns vs. LA Clippers predicted starting 5s

Phoenix Suns starting 5

PG- Devin Booker | SG- Jalen Green | SF- Dillon Brooks | PF- Royce O'Neale | C- Mark Williams

LA Clippers starting 5

PG- James Harden | SG- Bradley Beal | SF- Nicolas Batum | PF- Derrick Jones | C- Ivica Zubac

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Phoenix Suns vs. LA Clippers betting tips

Bradley Beal is favored to score under 11.5 points, collect under 1.5 rebounds and provide under 1.5 assists. He had a bad game in his last matchup against the Suns. He scored just 5 points, collected one rebound and dished out a single assist.

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Phoenix Suns vs. LA Clippers prediction

The bookmakers have favored the Clippers to win the game. James Harden's return would most likely be the difference in the second leg of this back-to-back series.

Bradley Beal could also step up his game after having a disastrous night in the last matchup. However, the Suns will put up a tough fight while playing in their home arena. The Clippers will likely win the game with five or fewer points.

Edited by Avi Shravan